Author: Matthew Lynch
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How to Avoid Raising Racist Kids
From race-based killings to white supremacist rallies, we are living in times when racism is on the front page of every newspaper. For this reason, many ... -
A Money-Back Guarantee For College?
What would happen if students could get their money back for college? Does that seem incredible? Well, some colleges and universities are pioneering policies to do ... -
An Open Letter to the Parents of College-Bound Children
The second biggest day of your child’s life has arrived. S/he is college bound. Preparations for the transition to college are in full swing, and so ... -
How Schools Should Measure the Success of EdTech Products
When it comes to new EdTech products, figuring out whether a product is successful or not can be difficult for schools. There are many different ways ... -
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race on your Campus
There’s more to having a discussion about race on your campus than organizing a Professional Learning Community around the reading of Crucial Conversations (Patterson), although a ... -
How Colleges Are Helping Undocumented Students
The national conversation centered on undocumented immigrants is not limited to the Capitol. Higher education plays a major role in the lives of undocumented students, and ... -
Is Algebra Really Necessary to Earn a College Degree?
If you said racism or gender identity is the hottest topic at colleges today, you’d be wrong. One of the most disputed issues in college isn’t ... -
Pass or Fail: Rethinking School Design for Better Learning
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ... -
Will Artificial Intelligence Disrupt Higher Education?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of higher education. According to Dr. Keng Siau, artificial intelligence will “perform an array of general tasks with consciousness, ... -
Smart Strategies for Campus IT Support
Manhattan College and Western Kentucky University are saving time and money while delivering better IT support. Here’s how. By Dennis Pierce Hiring and retaining qualified IT ...
